Former Indian international N.P. Pradeep joins Mumbai FC on loan

As the third I-League club Mumbai FC have signed an IMG-Reliance contracted player on loan in former Indian international midfielder Naduparambil Pappachan Pradeep for the remainder of the 2013/14 season.

In N.P. Pradeep, Mumbai FC bring in an experienced midfielder, who has 50 international matches for India to his name. If he can bring much-needed stability to their midfield, will have to be seen as Pradeep hasn’t performed to his potential in the I-League for years.

Idukki-born 30 year old N.P. Pradeep started his career in his home state of Kerala with State Bank of Travancore (2002-06) before moving on to play for Mahindra United (2006-10), Viva Kerala (2010/11), Mohun Bagan AC (2011/12) and Mumbai Tigers FC (2012/13).

Last summer N.P. Pradeep was one of the marquee signings of the new Indian Super League set to be organised by the IMG-Reliance between January to March 2014.